Committee to be briefed by Central Energy Fund on the sale of strategic fuel stock: The Portfolio Committee on Energy will tomorrow be briefed by the Department of Energy, the Central Energy Fund and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) on the report on the sale of strategic fuel stock by the SFF. Details of the meeting: Date: Tuesday, 30 May 2017 Time: 10h00 Place: Committee Room 1, Upper Ground, 90 Plein StreetDistributed by APO on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.Media … [Read more...] about Committee to be briefed by Central Energy Fund on the sale of strategic fuel stock
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The dti To Host Fuel Cell Bus Workshop in Cape Town
The dti To Host Fuel Cell Bus Workshop in Cape Town: Members of the media are invited to attended a fuel cell bus workshop that will be hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in partnership with the German government in Cape Town. The workshop will be held under the theme Fuel Cell Bus – Unleashing Industrial Opportunities for South Africa through a Zero Emission Choice: DATE: 20-21 February 2017 TIME: 09:30 VENUE: South African Renewable Energy … [Read more...] about The dti To Host Fuel Cell Bus Workshop in Cape Town
Launch of Isondo Precious Metals’ (IPM) Fuel Cell Plant
Launch of Isondo Precious Metals’ (IPM) Fuel Cell Plant: The Fuel Cell is a strategic sector for South Africa, a sector that the government wants to play in. This was said by the Deputy Director General of the Department of Trade and Industry, Ms Malebo Mabitje-Thompson. She was speaking at the launch of Isondo Precious Metals’ (IPM) Fuel Cell Plant in Cape Town. Phase I of the IPM project which focused on a pre-feasibility study was launched by the Minister of Trade and Industry, … [Read more...] about Launch of Isondo Precious Metals’ (IPM) Fuel Cell Plant
Fuel prices up on Wednesday – Details
The price of all grades of petrol and diesel will increase on 5 October 2016, the Department of Energy has announced. The department said, based on current local and international factors, the price of petrol (93 ULP and LRP) will increase by 44 cents per litre; petrol (95 ULP and LRP) will increase by 43 cents per litre while diesel (0.05% Sulphur as well as 0.005% Sulphur) will increase by 23 cents per litre. The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin will increase by 22 cents per … [Read more...] about Fuel prices up on Wednesday – Details
Four trends shaping the fuel retail sector in SA
With over 4 600 fuel forecourts currently in operation and more expected in the future, this industry is rapidly growing as a key driver of revenue for fuel stations in South Africa. Ronél Fester, FNB Franchise Industry Specialist, says the success and profitability of fuel forecourts lies in their ability to understand and meet the ever changing needs of consumers, while conveniently providing them with exceptional service at any time of the day. Even in the toughest economic conditions this … [Read more...] about Four trends shaping the fuel retail sector in SA
Komga in the News
One-stop Caltex Komga Fuel Centre opens to provide petrol and pleasure on the N2: Holidaymakers and tired long-distance truckers now have a convenient new pit stop to refresh and refuel while travelling on the national road near Komga as the all-new Caltex Komga Fuel Centre opened its forecourt and ample hospitality offerings to the ... Komga - Read more on RNews Man jailed for rape after luring victim back to his home: A case was opened at the Komga police station around 02.00am. … [Read more...] about Komga in the News
Fuel price relief
The pump price of all grades of petrol, the whole sale price of both grades of diesel, the maximum retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and the prices of illuminating paraffin will decrease with effect from next Wednesday November 4 2015. The Department of Energy announced this on Saturday. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, as determined by various international and local factors. The main reasons for the fuel price decreases in November, according to the … [Read more...] about Fuel price relief
How to drastically reduce your fuel consumption
In order to address South Africa's power issues, many leading alternative energy companies will join some of its most innovative to showcase energy saving or generating alternatives at the Power On Expo at Walmer Park, basement parkade in Port Elizabeth on Aug 8 and 9. One of the most innovative displays at the show will the world's first motorised off-road bicycle that its Port Elizabeth creators will demonstrate at a public show for the first time. The Bushpig bike has a customised weed … [Read more...] about How to drastically reduce your fuel consumption
Fuel starts flowing to Port Elizabeth again
The first liquid bulk container since cessation of fuel deliveries to the Port, just over a week ago, docked in the Port of Port Elizabeth at 08h00 this morning. The motor tanker, Vale, carrying diesel and unleaded petrol started discharging its cargo at approximately 10h30 this morning. Estimates are that the discharge will be complete in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Harbour Master, Captain Brynn Adamson, confirmed that the Port of Port Elizabeth can expect another four liquid … [Read more...] about Fuel starts flowing to Port Elizabeth again
Fuel Flowing
In a statement on 6 December 2014 the Transnet Ports Authority (TNPA) announced that repairs to the Tanker Berth structure had been completed. The repairs entailed the installation of support structures for the oil companie's pipelines and reinforcemnt of header beams supporting a cat walk that connects the berth and land side connections. Port Manager Rajesh Dana thanked the contractors, Ocean Engineering for high quality workmanship and for completing the repairs ahead of schedule. The … [Read more...] about Fuel Flowing
Fuel shortage due to Transnet depot repairs
Dear MyPE The DA notes with concern reports of fuel shortages in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) due to repairs to the Transport depot. No fuel can currently be offloaded at the depot. The failure of Eskom and Transnet is militating towards the shutdown of the Eastern Cape economy. I have contacted the DA's Shadow Minister of Transport, Manny de Freitas, to alert the national Department of Transport of the imminent crises in the Metro. It is impossible to run a modern economy … [Read more...] about Fuel shortage due to Transnet depot repairs
Fuel costs have increased by 188% over the last 7 years
But, with the price of petrol decreasing in November, motorists will see some relief in their monthly motoring budget - just in time for the festive season. The Department of Energy announced an over-recovery for the month of October, which saw a resilient rand strengthening against the US dollar, and significant declines in the price of oil. From 5 November, the price of all unleaded and leaded replacement petrol (LRP) will decrease by 45 cents per litre (c/l), while prices for diesel will … [Read more...] about Fuel costs have increased by 188% over the last 7 years
First public showcasing of cutting-edge algae-to-energy technology
Innovative algae technology that could turn millions of tons of coal dust wasted annually in South Africa and elsewhere into high quality clean coal will be publically demonstrated for the first time on Monday 27 January. The pioneering technology – developed by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University over the past three years with funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) – is also being used to produce aviation bio-fuel. Plans are afoot for these green products to be … [Read more...] about First public showcasing of cutting-edge algae-to-energy technology
Petrol price to fall by 28c/l
The retail price of all grades of petrol will decrease by 28 cents a litre on Wednesday, 6 November. A litre of petrol will cost R13.02 in Gauteng and R12.65 at the coast. The price of diesel (0.05% sulphur) will fall by 15.2 cents a litre and that of diesel (0.005% sulphur) will fall by 17.2 cents a litre. Illuminating paraffin wholesale will fall by 16 cents a litre and illuminating paraffin (Single Maximum National Retail price) will decrease by 22 cents per litre. The Maximum … [Read more...] about Petrol price to fall by 28c/l
R120m East Cape investment hailed by Nelson Mandela Bay business
It's not often jobs and fuel supply are paired together positively in the same sentence - but this month, as local company Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer (CECM) doubles in size, both job creation and access to fuel is set to rocket. CECM yesterday launched its major investment in the Eastern Cape economy and labour market after purchasing 41 additional Caltex service station sites from Chevron last month in a deal totalling over R120-million. Industry leaders and members of the business … [Read more...] about R120m East Cape investment hailed by Nelson Mandela Bay business
